Under the authority of Texas Education Code (TEC) 37.109, Garland ISD hosts a Safety & Security Committee in accordance with the guidelines established by the Texas School Safety Center. Members of the committee include a variety of stakeholders, such as district and campus administrators, Board of Trustee members, local emergency management officials, law enforcement, fire, EMS, parents and staff.

The committee members work together to implement programs and procedures for supporting student and staff safety. If you are interested in serving on the GISD Safety & Security Committee, please contact Mark Quinn at mquinn@garlandisd.net.

2024-25 Committee Members

• Robert Selders, Board of Trustees President
• Larry Glick, Board of Trustees
• Dr. Ricardo Lopez, Superintendent
• Darrell Dodds, Chief Financial Officer
• Dr. Shelley Garrett, Assistant Superintendent of Safety & Operations
• Mark Quinn, Director of Security
• Juston Coffman, Security Coordinator - Operations
• James Ferguson, Security Coordinator - Armed Officers
• Thomas Head, Security Coordinator - Systems
• GPD Lt. Wally Sneed, Garland Police Department
• RPD Sgt. Patrick Ray, Rowlett Police Department
• SPD Sgt. Brent Merryman, Sachse Police Department
• Mistie Gardner, Garland Office of Emergency Management
• Blake Margolis, Rowlett Office of Emergency Management
• Kyle Potraza, Sachse Office of Emergency Management
• Shannon O'Quinn-Sesco, Teacher
• Gracie Rodriguez, Parent
• Bryan Turguette, Parent